Strand C Forms of Energy

Bending Light A demonstration using a pencil and glass of water to illustrate refraction.

The Science of Light Teacher resource for understanding the science of light.

Shedding Light on Science Teacher professional development series from Annenberg Media. Workshop videos also provide ideas for how light can be investigated by students.

Science, Optics, and You Science, Optics & You is a new interdisciplinary optics, light and microscopy curriculum resource package targeting elementary grade students. It is a collaborative project of the Center for Integrating Research and Learning at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory and Molecular Expressions. The project combines scientific inquiry with hands-on instruction and state-of-the-art educational technology to equip students with skills for the twenty-first century. It provides an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates science, mathematics, language arts, social studies, and the arts.

400 Years of the Telescope Panoramic visuals and engaging interviews make 400 Years of the Telescope the must-see documentary of the International Year of Astronomy in 2009. Beautifully photographed in 4K digital cinematography, the film is a visually stunning chronicle of the history of the telescope from the time of Galileo, its profound impact upon the science of astronomy, and how both shape the way we view ourselves in the midst of an infinite universe. Provided by PBS. Click "For Teachers" for 14 possible teaching themes and additional resources.